Rise of Skywalker predicted for large US opening weekend

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker seems set for a powerful opening weekend within the US, not less than if a brand new prediction is to be believed.

An early projection for the ultimate chapter within the Skywalker saga places the film making not less than $175m to $200m within the US, on par with early projections for The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi (by way of The Hollywood Reporter).

Those two went on to $248m and $220m respectively, so it appears the Force could also be with The Rise of Skywalker too.

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While the film seems set to make some huge cash, it is going to be the final Star Wars film for some time, as Disney boss Bob Iger lately revealed that the large display adventures will “go into hiatus for a few years”.

While we’ll be taught extra concerning the franchise’s future in January, The Rise of Skywalker director JJ Abrams hasn’t dominated out a return to the franchise sooner or later.

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– Star Wars star Oscar Isaac reveals shocking filming resolution in The Rise of Skywalker

“I just yesterday finished this thing,” he stated. “So, it’s kind of like asking somebody on the finish of a meal at French Laundry, you realize, in the event that they wish to get a burger.

“It’s like, you realize, I’m certain that in the future having a burger can be the best thought within the historical past of time, however on this second I’m full.”

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has a launch date of Thursday, December 19 within the UK and Friday, December 20 within the US.

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